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Tanzania's Likely New President Chosen

Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has chosen John Magufuli as its presidential candidate for the October elections, to replace President Jakaya Kikwete. In an historic decision, it chose Ms Samia Suluhu Hassan as its vice-presidential candidate.

Danni Mzena/The Citizen

Dr John Pombe Magufuli, right, and Samia Suluhu Hassan, second from right, will be the ruling party's presidential and vice-presidential candidates at the polls. Magufuli was chosen from a field of five contestants.

The Citizen

The ruling CCM’s presidential candidate, Dr John Pombe Magufuli.

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